![]() ![]() I like using blue tape.īut first, I find it also helps bend the paper around the pumpkin more easily if you make small tears in the corners. Simply tape the paper to the side of the pumpkin. Press print, then your printer dialog box will pop up, and depending on the brand of printer, there will be a box that says “scale.” You can increase or decrease this to the proper size.Īfter you have your printout, you’re ready to carve your pumpkin. ![]() This is very easy to do.įor instance, if you have a small pumpkin, you will probably need to reduce the size to 70-90%. Now it’s best to have already chosen your pumpkin before you print because you may need to scale the design to fit the size of your pumpkin. Light it up!Īdd a battery-operated candle to show off your design! If you want to use a real candle, put a piece of tin foil in the bottom of your pumpkin and place the candle on top, then cut small slits in the pumpkin’s top so that the smoke can be released without turning your masterpiece to mush.Then just click on the image to print it out or download it to your computer. Larger pieces may need to be cut into smaller bits and removed in sections. When you’re finished, remove the pieces by pushing them out from the inside. When cutting sharp corners, remove and re-insert the knife at an angle. When cutting curves, just slightly turn the knife as you go. Use a sawing motion with light pressure to cut out your design, taking your time and letting the knife itself do the work - don’t try to force the saw with pressure! Start in the center and work your way out to avoid putting too much pressure the pumpkin wall. Using one of your small holes from step 4 as a staring point, cut into the design with your serrated knife or pumpkin saw. This will also help take the pressure off your pumpkin so that it doesn’t break as you get more and more of the pumpkin carved. We like to do this at all the corners of our design to make things easier as we go. ![]() Push your pumpkin poker or nail all the way through the pumpkin at each of the areas you’ll be carving (for example: eyes, mouth, etc). If you’re having trouble seeing the holes, rub some flour over the holes to make them easier to find. When you’re finished, remove the paper from your pumpkin. This is one of the most tedious steps, but also one of the most important! We like to light a joint and put the pumpkin in our lap to get it done - check out the list above for product recommendation from our budtenders! Keep the holes close together so you can clearly see your carving guide. Transfer the template to your pumpkin by poking holes through the pattern with a pumpkin poker, nail, or push pin to create guiding lines. If the paper is bunching, you can also make small cuts so that it lies flat. If your pumpkin is lumpy, try wetting it with a damp towel dipped in water or vegetable oil. Use tape or push pins to attach your template to your pumpkin. Print your template and trim off any excess paper. On the side you plan to carve, scrape some of the flesh from the inside wall so it’s about an inch thick - this will make carving easier! 2. Scoop out the seeds and strings with a spoon. Remember to angle the knife inwards so your lid sits on top and doesn’t fall through! Prepare your Pumpkin:Ĭut a hole in the top of your pumpkin to make a lid. How to for Carve your Weed-Themed Pumpkin 1.
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